Designated Substance Survey

Asbestos Survey – Lead Survey

Ben Engineering provides Designated Substance Surveys to meet The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) and Ontario Regulation 490/09. Under these regulations, designated substances must be removed and handled in a specific manner for the protection and the safety of workers and occupants of a building. Such studies may be necessary prior to construction, renovation and repair projects. The service is commonly required by property owners, contractors and property managers.

The assessment includes the following substances:

Acrylonitrile - O. Reg. 835

Arsenic - O. Reg. 836

Asbestos - O. Reg. 278

Benzene -O. Reg. 839

Coke Oven Emissions - O. Reg. 840

Ethylene Oxide -O. Reg. 841

Isocyanates - O. Reg. 842

Lead - O. Reg. 843

Mercury - O. Reg. 844

Silica -O. Reg. 845

Vinyl Chloride - O. Reg. 846

A typical Designated Substances Survey would consist of a site inspection, collection of bulk samples and submittal for laboratory analysis.

Further services in relation to designated substances offered by Ben Engineering include:

Indoor Air Quality Studies in relation to designated substances

Construction Site Monitoring and post-construction sampling

Coordination of abatement of designated substances with a specialized contractor